Chapter 1788

Gu Chen, who was sitting cross-legged under a tree, sensed someone approaching. When he opened his eyes, he saw an old woman dressed elegantly but looking rather haggard.

He immediately guessed the old woman's identity when he saw Tang Xuance's respectful demeanor next to him.

"My name is Yuan Yuan. Greetings, Mr. Gu Chen." The Empress Dowager took the initiative to step forward and bow respectfully to Gu Chen.

The name of the Empress Dowager of a country was not something that anyone could casually call out. Moreover, the Empress Dowager's name was usually only used in front of a highly respected senior.

Gu Chen raised an eyebrow, but he didn't seem to be flattered. Instead, he looked at Tang Xuance with a half-smile.

Tang Xuance's heart raced with guilt when he saw Chen Xiaobei looking at him.

The Empress Dowager had put on such a humble attitude the moment she arrived. This person was no fool; how could he not guess that his true identity had already been exposed?

"It was this old woman who interrogated Master Tang again and again before he revealed Mr. Chen's identity. This old woman knows that Mr. Chen prefers peace and quiet. Please forgive me for disturbing you! "The Empress Dowager hurriedly explained on Tang Xuance's behalf.

Prefers peace and quiet?

Gu Chen's eyes were filled with mockery. If he really liked peace and quiet, he wouldn't have stirred up this mess in Pei Nation.

In reality, although the current development was somewhat different from what he had expected, it was still in line with his requirements.

Tang Xuance selling him out was within his calculations, so there was nothing to pursue. He looked at the Empress Dowager and pretended to be distant. "I cannot accept such a grand gesture from you, Empress Dowager. May I know what business you have with me?"

He didn't get up, nor did he move his buttocks. The Empress Dowager wasn't displeased by Gu Chen's arrogant attitude. Instead, she was filled with anticipation.

If he really was from the Chen Clan, the more arrogant he was, the more capable he was, and the more likely he was to resolve the crisis facing Pei Nation.

"This old woman has been rude. Please lend me a helping hand, Mr. Chen!"

The Empress Dowager lifted her skirt and knelt on both knees. She kowtowed heavily to Gu Chen!

Beside her, Tang Xuance was shocked. There were many eunuchs and palace guards nearby. He didn't expect the Abbess Dowager to bow so respectfully in front of so many people.

It was clear that the Pei royal family was at the end of their rope for an old man to bow and scrape like this.

Tang Xuance's heart was filled with sorrow. He followed suit and knelt down to pay his respects. The guards and eunuchs in the distance did not know what was going on. They were terrified and quickly followed suit.

"The country is in danger because of that Prince Wu Lie. I am alone and cannot help the royal family. Why does Empress Dowager have to do this?" Gu Chen said expressionlessly.

"As long as Mr. Chen is willing to lend us a helping hand, the royal family will always remember your kindness!" The Empress Dowager added. "Of course, we won't let Mr. Chen help us for free. If you have any requests, please let us know. We will do our best to fulfill them!"

"If I had the ability to resolve Pei Nation's crisis, do you think there would be anything in Pei Nation that I would want?" Gu Chen teased.

Hearing this, the Abbess Dowager's heart sank. She didn't know how to respond.

Of course, she knew that since this person before her was a member of the Chen Clan, the bargaining chip that Pei Nation could offer to make him an enemy of Prince Wu Lie was pitifully small.

She had come here to ask for help because she had no other choice. Moreover, Tang Xuance had told her that this person seemed to be related to the disappearance of the Luo Gate. His motive for coming to Peidu was ambiguous. Perhaps she could persuade him, so she had come with hope.

But now, it seemed that even she had knelt down, the other party still had a heart of stone and was unmoved. He really couldn't be persuaded!

"Mr. Chen …"

Tang Xuance tried to persuade the Abbess Dowager on her behalf, but Gu Chen gave him a cold look. "Shut up. Let me talk to the Empress Dowager alone."

His words were very impolite. Tang Xuance smiled wryly, thinking that he was still angry at him for leaking the secret.

He glanced at the Abbess Dowager and hesitated. He didn't know if this person would do anything to harm the Empress Dowager if the two of them were alone.

The Abbess Dowager immediately gave him a look, telling him to listen to her orders.

Tang Xuance had no choice but to get up and order all the eunuchs and guards around him to leave, leaving enough space for the two of them. Then, he also left and stood far away.

"I wonder what Mr. Chen would like to talk to me alone?"

The Abbess Dowager was a little nervous. The man in front of her looked extremely young, but for some reason, he exuded a majestic aura that even Prince Pei couldn't compare to.

This extraordinary aura made her even more convinced that the other party had a powerful background, but it also made her more anxious. After all, the fate of the royal family depended on this person's attitude.

"I won't beat around the bush with you. I can help solve the Yun family's crisis, but you have to promise me a few things."

Unexpectedly, now that there were no outsiders around, Gu Chen directly agreed to help.

"Mr. Chen, are you serious?"

The Abbess Dowager was stunned for a moment, then she was wild with joy. She had thought that the matter was probably over.

After coming to her senses, as if she was afraid that he would go back on his word, she hurriedly asked, "What are your conditions, Mr. Chen?"

This time, Gu Chen was in no hurry to speak. He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the sky with a deep and distant gaze.

In the Luo Gate, he had once had a long conversation with the Great Prophet. The Great Prophet's erudition and perspective had allowed Gu Chen to understand many things.

Why did he come to the Primordial Chaos Dao World?

It was so that the people of the Chaotic Myriad Kingdoms would no longer suffer from the turmoil of the darkness. It was so that he could seek a balance between the expansion of the Dao World and the survival of the Chaos Sea.

In order to achieve this goal, he had to make contact with the rulers of the Primordial Chaos Dao World, which was the supreme Nine Major Dao Courts.

How could he make contact with them? Directly approach them to negotiate?

Ignoring the fact that Gu Chen's current strength was unable to contend with the Nine Major Dao Courts, even if he really had that strength, how could they listen to him when it concerned the interests of the Nine Major Dao Courts?

Therefore, the best way was to infiltrate. If he could enter the Dao Court and carry out reforms from within, he might be able to achieve his goal!

However, it was not that easy to enter the Dao Court. If he wanted to influence the Dao Court's decisions, he had to have a seat in the Dao Court!

How could he have a seat? Naturally, he had to have great power!

Anyone who could have a seat in the Dao Court was either a powerful ancient clan or the ruler of a huge empire.

Only those who had a large influence could have the right to participate in the Dao Court's decisions. If they did not have this, they would not have the right to enter the Dao Court even if they were extremely powerful!

After Gu Chen understood this, he started to plan everything in his heart. Pei Guo naturally entered his vision.

After countless years of development, the seats of the Nine Major Dao Courts were almost fixed. It was difficult for them to change.

Under such circumstances, if he wanted to fight for a seat in the Dao Court, he had to enter a large force and become the leader of this large force.

However, most of the people who could become the leaders of such forces were carefully trained since young. Their identities and backgrounds were clear. It was difficult for him, who had joined halfway, to fight for it. Or it could be said that he could not get support at all!

This path was extremely difficult. Once he took it, there were many situations that he could not control. Therefore, he chose another path: support a force that he could control and let it fight for a seat in the Dao Court!

The seats in the Dao Court had long been fixed. This seemed more difficult, but it had many benefits for Gu Chen.

First of all, the forces that already had seats in the Dao Court had a complicated internal structure. There were all kinds of interests restraining them, so it was difficult for them to do things according to their own ideas. On the other hand, supporting a relatively blank force would give him more control. It would be easier for him to promote his own ideas when he entered the Dao Court in the future.

Secondly, if he joined those large forces, he would have to act in a high-profile manner in order to climb up. It would be easy for him to expose his identity and attract the attention of people with ulterior motives. On the other hand, if he supported a new force, he could hide behind the scenes and control everything. Even if his plan failed one day, it would be much easier for him to escape.

Due to these various considerations, he decided to enter the Jianghu and stir up the situation of the Dao World being divided. Pei Guo became his choice.

The internal and external troubles that Pei Guo faced were suitable for him to intervene. This kingdom had once had a seat in the Dao Court, so he believed in its potential.

Therefore, there was no need for the Empress Dowager to beg him. He would not sit by and watch Pei Guo fall into the hands of Prince Wu Lie. Because Pei Guo was destined to become his force!

Pei Guo would be a cornerstone for his game with the Nine Great Dao Courts. It was an experimental field. Since he had his eyes on it, he would not allow others to encroach on it!

After arriving at Peidu, Gu Chen was still thinking about how he could reasonably take control of Peidu. He didn't expect Prince Wu Lie to make a move and Tang Xuance to misunderstand his true identity. Everything fell into place.

He had wanted to start with Prince Pei, but the prince's death had caught him off guard. Fortunately, after some twists and turns, things had finally returned to the right track.

Sensing the Empress Dowager's expectant gaze, Gu Chen slowly opened his mouth and stated his requirements.

"Firstly, the new Prince Pei must be chosen by me. Of course, I will only choose from among the eight princes.

"Secondly, if the royal family successfully survives the crisis, the royal family will have to support me with the power of the kingdom.

"Thirdly, I heard that the royal family has the skull of the founding ancestor. It must be given to me!"

The first two conditions were easy to deal with. The Empress Dowager did not know which prince to choose to succeed the throne, and if Gu Chen could really save the royal family, it was only natural that they would worship him, and it would also help tie him down.

However, when she heard the third condition, her expression changed, and she became somewhat flustered.

"How do you know that the skull of the founding ancestor is in the hands of the royal family?" She cried out involuntarily. She somewhat understood why the other party wanted to talk to her alone. The contents of the conversation could not be leaked!

This was an absolute secret. Even within the royal family, only a few people knew about it. She did not know how the other party had found out!

"There's no need for me to tell you how I know. I only have one question for you. Do you agree or not?"

Gu Chen replied calmly. The Empress Dowager's face was filled with hesitation, and her heart was in turmoil!

Gu Chen did not rush her, and quietly waited for her decision.

After a long time, the Empress Dowager finally spoke, a bitter smile on her lips. "This item has been in the hands of the royal family for many years, but it has never been put to any use. Perhaps it is fated to have no fate with the Liu family! Fine, I'll give it to you. I hope it can be exchanged for the longevity of the Liu family! "

(End of this chapter)